The FIFA World Cup (FWC) came at a good time for Chelsea considering they had lost three straight games in all competitions before the winter break.
Not since 1993 had they been defeated four times on the trot, and the Blues were in no mood to rewrite history tonight, going in front shortly after the quarter-hour mark.
Chelsea`s first PL goal since October was met with suitable volume around Stamford Bridge, and Graham Potter`s men doubled their lead soon after.
This time, a scrap just inside the penalty area saw the ball fall to Mount, who curled a pinpoint effort into the corner, leaving the visiting custodian Mark Travers with no chance.
Though he was visibly aggrieved to have let in two goals so quickly, his stops were also essential in denying Sterling and England teammate Reece James, both of whom could have given the hosts a much bigger lead at the interval.
Chelsea were also denied a third on several occasions, as Travers firstly thwarted Mount, before Kalidou Koulibaly headed narrowly wide.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have now lost six of their last seven PL matches, leaving new permanent manager Gary O`Neill with an uphill task going into 2023.
